Posted Apr 17/09 - Braves defeat St James away in region game
The Braves defeat St James away 7-4 behind the pitching of Kyle Presley and some timely hits as Socastee moves to 3-3 in the region. Socastee went up 1-0 in the first on when Ayres lands on 3rd after a hit and was driven in by Jason. In the 2nd we loaded the bases and Tim hit a 2 out hit to drive in 2 to take us to 3-0. Travers started the 3rd with a hit followed by Cody with a single. Kyle drove in a run with a hit and Jake Davis pinch ran for him. Jake scored the 3rd run of the inning taking the Braves to 6-0. St James scored 2 in the bottom of the 3rd and 2 in the bottom of the 4th. Socastee added 1 in the 5th when Sean scored and the Sharks could get no closer as Kyle pitched well and Cody came in to close out the 7th getting them to fly out for 3 outs in 3 batters. Pitching for the Braves were Kyle Presley (gets the win) and Cody Rice (save). Getting hits for Socastee were Ayres Renfro (1-4), Tim Starkey (1-4, 2B, 2 RBIs), Jason Tomlinson (RBI), Travers Woodward (2-3), Cody Rice (1-4), Kyle Presley (2-4, RBI), Richard Carmichael (RBI), and Justin Vreeland (2-4).